Hanging lamp - Florentine Spider - 100 cm - Bronze - Palatial in ormolu
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It is a lamp that carries with it all the theatricality of great Florentine decorative art, reinterpreted in a palatial Madrid XIX-century key. A grand chandelier, conceived to occupy the center of a noble salon, where light not only illuminates but stages. The metal appears covered with a ormolu gold bath, that deep, warm gold not gleaming in a flashy way, but with the aristocratic patina of objects meant to last for generations.
The design unfolds in a network of leaves, fruits, scrolls and sinuous stems, a fully Florentine vocabulary that, however, incorporates a mythological air: the curves recall living vines, cornucopias, motifs that could support winged creatures or bronze nymphs. The structure organizes itself into two levels of arms, each crowned with electric candelabras that retain the shape of an old candle, reinforcing the sense of historical authenticity.
The piece shows the kind of controlled exuberance that characterizes the Florentine style of the nineteenth century: abundant ornamentation, but always balanced; movement, but without losing symmetry; luxury, but without tipping into the grotesque. The gilt, softly worn in some spots, reveals traces of time that do not diminish beauty, but add truth: small shadows, slight losses of shine, signs that this lamp has lived in a Madrid palace, accompanying generations and styles.
It is a piece that still commands presence today: majestic, warm, enveloping, capable of transforming any room into a stage.
Shipped with insurance and good packing.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
Translated by Google TranslateIt is a lamp that carries with it all the theatricality of great Florentine decorative art, reinterpreted in a palatial Madrid XIX-century key. A grand chandelier, conceived to occupy the center of a noble salon, where light not only illuminates but stages. The metal appears covered with a ormolu gold bath, that deep, warm gold not gleaming in a flashy way, but with the aristocratic patina of objects meant to last for generations.
The design unfolds in a network of leaves, fruits, scrolls and sinuous stems, a fully Florentine vocabulary that, however, incorporates a mythological air: the curves recall living vines, cornucopias, motifs that could support winged creatures or bronze nymphs. The structure organizes itself into two levels of arms, each crowned with electric candelabras that retain the shape of an old candle, reinforcing the sense of historical authenticity.
The piece shows the kind of controlled exuberance that characterizes the Florentine style of the nineteenth century: abundant ornamentation, but always balanced; movement, but without losing symmetry; luxury, but without tipping into the grotesque. The gilt, softly worn in some spots, reveals traces of time that do not diminish beauty, but add truth: small shadows, slight losses of shine, signs that this lamp has lived in a Madrid palace, accompanying generations and styles.
It is a piece that still commands presence today: majestic, warm, enveloping, capable of transforming any room into a stage.
Shipped with insurance and good packing.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Era
1400-1900
Style subtype
Neo-Classicism
Title additional information
Palatial in ormolu
Material
Bronze
Model
Florentine Spider - 100 cm
Country of origin
Italy
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
100 cm
Width
65 cm
Depth
65 cm
Height From Hanginglamp Till Ceiling
100 cm
Colour
Gold
Estimated period
1850-1900
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